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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 08:50:40 AM

Title: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 08:50:40 AM

HI All,

Im putting my LS motor together for the rogers, im throwing around ideas on what color to paint it. Originally since it is aluminum i was just going to clear it and run it. But i dont want to worry about heat causing the clear to yellow.

Now, some of you may have seen the red paint i did the valve covers and carb in. Im really considering spraying the block in this color, and leaving the heads natural.

Heres what the paint looks like

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F0130150722a_zps8mx04fn4.jpg&hash=38ac48a7b0e4bf9e76570e7200c20a4d8e34f025) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0130150722a_zps8mx04fn4.jpg.html)

I am also thinking about doing the block Red like the LSX block and leaving all the machined surfaces bare like this:
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2Fsucp_0909_03_ztwin_turbo_lsx_engineiron_casting_zpsb4e4acda.jpg&hash=84c9964892e3e627f0156b520f7d69cc6339195a) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/sucp_0909_03_ztwin_turbo_lsx_engineiron_casting_zpsb4e4acda.jpg.html)

Maybe paint it "aluminum" and clear it so it wont yellow?
Or theres always Chevy Orange

Note, i did paint the valve covers in the red candy paint like the carb

Ideas?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Kroggy3771 on January 30, 2015, 09:11:10 AM

I honestly think painting the engine block the candy red color and leaving some of it bare metal would look amazing


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Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 09:16:30 AM

Quote from: Kroggy3771 on January 30, 2015, 09:11:10 AM

I honestly think painting the engine block the candy red color and leaving some of it bare metal would look amazing


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Thats what im thinking too. Then doing the motor plates in polished aluminum

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Kroggy3771 on January 30, 2015, 09:22:36 AM

Hell yeah I think that's your best option to break up the candy red


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Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 09:44:18 AM

maybe even polish the front of the heads

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Flusher on January 30, 2015, 12:20:47 PM

Techline coatings makes a clear for bare metal.  Clear powder coat?  I love when the engine is painted to match the boat.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Flusher on January 30, 2015, 12:25:38 PM

I always wanted to do one all polished.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: JordanDangerfield on January 30, 2015, 12:38:05 PM

Quote from: Flusher on January 30, 2015, 12:25:38 PM

I always wanted to do one all polished.

Good point. Polish EVERYTHING.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 12:54:17 PM

Lol. Who is gonna come polish it for me before trips?

Think I've decided on a mix between polish and the red

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 12:56:29 PM

Like this but that red above
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FLSx-Short-Block_zpsy4z63vnf.jpg&hash=d0a9d20c26e1d4733170e8f1b357eb0f4e429d7d) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/LSx-Short-Block_zpsy4z63vnf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: hallett1974 on January 30, 2015, 02:00:05 PM

If it's a Chevy motor it has to be Chevy orange.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Flusher on January 30, 2015, 06:10:35 PM

Quote from: steves86ta on January 30, 2015, 12:54:17 PM

Lol. Who is gonna come polish it for me before trips?

That is why you ceramic clear it after it's polished the first time, so you don't have to polish it indefinitely.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 31, 2015, 05:59:14 PM

Here's what I ended up with

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20150131_175539_zpsuloyx12o.jpg&hash=28ee49f9e47ed8222ec6b0cc1712e4ae2716c1c2) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150131_175539_zpsuloyx12o.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Blue2184 on January 31, 2015, 06:00:19 PM

Looks good! 👍


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Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: hallett1974 on January 31, 2015, 06:03:00 PM

Nice looks good.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Flusher on January 31, 2015, 07:21:20 PM

Quote from: steves86ta on January 31, 2015, 05:59:14 PM

Here's what I ended up with

Looks really good.  Does that color match the hull?  Can't wait to see it installed

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 31, 2015, 07:23:10 PM

It matches the anodized rub rail. But the hull is white

The gas cap in this pic is painted with the same paint

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20150128_210610_zps4cqxhobx.jpg&hash=c7e120d170ba7352213ec9c331966cb3e3d4de9c) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150128_210610_zps4cqxhobx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: TrollerDave on January 31, 2015, 07:36:39 PM

I think it looks real good. Especially, with the heads not painted. Helps to break up the red and let's it stand out.  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: Flusher on January 31, 2015, 07:51:24 PM

Quote from: steves86ta on January 31, 2015, 07:23:10 PM

It matches the anodized rub rail. But the hull is white

The gas cap in this pic is painted with the same paint

Is that automotive paint?

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on January 31, 2015, 07:53:27 PM

Quote from: Flusher on January 31, 2015, 07:51:24 PM

Is that automotive paint?

Nope. It's a spray paint called metal cast.

But I primed and cleared with automotive products

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: rush1 on February 01, 2015, 05:27:43 PM

Looks great

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 07:38:18 AM

That's the ticket!
I've been thinking about using that metal cast on some small parts. how did it spray?

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on February 14, 2015, 08:02:23 AM

Quote from: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 07:38:18 AM

That's the ticket!
I've been thinking about using that metal cast on some small parts. how did it spray?

I love this paint! I'm using the"ground coat" then the metal cast and clearing with some automotive clear I had laying around from a detail gun from harbor freight. One thing I learned is the color coat loves to pull up but not really run, so it gets a little darker in areas.

Spray a few ghost light coats first. Then a wet coat or two. Also if you don't do the same amount of coats you will see a difference in color.

Here's my carb and gas cap came out great

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F0130150722a_zps8mx04fn4.jpg&hash=38ac48a7b0e4bf9e76570e7200c20a4d8e34f025) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0130150722a_zps8mx04fn4.jpg.html)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20150128_210610_zps4cqxhobx.jpg&hash=c7e120d170ba7352213ec9c331966cb3e3d4de9c) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150128_210610_zps4cqxhobx.jpg.html)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv643%2Fsteves86ta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20150129_213455_zpsfsjt1ldf.jpg&hash=56c56b9b18bc15e2f916b9dccf9326e09e1e5a00) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steves86ta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150129_213455_zpsfsjt1ldf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 08:07:30 AM

This stuff is kind of the same way

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on February 14, 2015, 08:24:18 AM

Shit. Wish I would have seen that! Would have been a LOT. Cheaper

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 08:38:35 AM

I'm actually painting a boat with this stuff now. Easy to use on the stripes.

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on February 14, 2015, 08:58:03 AM

Sick bro. You have a build thread?

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 08:59:15 AM

Will be one after its all done

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: steves86ta on February 14, 2015, 08:59:39 AM

Nice

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 09:00:40 AM

There is a build thread on my spectra 20 on So Cal I use the same paint for the blue

Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: loweryjennifer on February 14, 2015, 06:58:39 PM

Jimpen. Look at Gary post, that is my boat.


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Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: jimpen on February 14, 2015, 08:17:01 PM

I have not found it yet


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Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: loweryjennifer on February 14, 2015, 08:41:27 PM

This is the bottom of my boat. We are painting it right now👏👏👏👏👏


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Title: Re: Engine paint options
Post by: CauseforDivorce on February 14, 2015, 09:14:52 PM

I told you no pictures